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Ep 40. Beat the Heat: Body Wisdom, SUP Safety & Summer Prep for Moms Over 30 | Paddle Forward


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In this soul-soaked episode of Paddle Forward, Anacani Walters explores the deeper layers of heat exhaustion—not just physical, but mental, emotional, and energetic. Sharing a real-life moment from the Okinawa zoo (hello, toddler meltdown in the sun 🌞), she walks you through how to listen to your body like you would your child—before it’s in crisis mode.

Whether you’re a paddleboard beginner or just trying to parent through a sticky summer, this episode will help you create real-time tools for hydration, breath, self-regulation, and radical preparation.

This episode is for:

  • Mamas running hot, fast, and overwhelmed

  • Women pushing through burnout (and needing permission to pause)

  • SUP-curious souls wondering how to start with confidence

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

    [00:00:00] Intro: It doesn’t take a crisis to be exhausted

    [00:01:13] Splash pad story: Toddler meltdowns + Bento wins
    [00:02:27] Signs of heat exhaustion you might be missing
    [00:03:31] SUP as a safety model for everyday life
    [00:04:08] The body is a body of water—stop treating it like a robot
    [00:05:19] Hydration, meals, rest: A 3-point body check-in
    [00:06:10] Call to care: Free guides, support, and final Okinawa summer sessions
    [00:07:22] Wrap-up: Ocean wisdom, mermaid mantras, and your seasonal shift

    🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES

    🧜🏽‍♀️ Free SUP Confidence Booster Guide

    Feel safer and more empowered on the water—even if you’re nervous, new, or not sure you “fit the mold.”
    👉 https://phatmermaids.com/sup-confidence

    🧘🏽‍♀️ Staying Sane as a Busy Parent Guide

    Daily mindset & energy reset tips for moms juggling summer heat, toddler meltdowns, and identity shifts.
    → Get it inside the EmpowerHER Mama Collective FB group
    👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowerhermamacollective

    📍 Okinawa Friends: Let’s Paddle Together!

    This is my final summer offering in-person stand-up paddleboard lessons on island. Book now!
    👉 https://phatmermaids.com

    📲 Let’s Stay Connected

    IG (SUP Life & Mermaid Magic): @phatmermaids
    IG (Personal + Matrescence): @anacaniwalters
    Podcast: https://anacaniwalters.podbean.com

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    Paddle Forward: Conquering Fear, Motherhood & Business with Ease | Overcome fear, find balance, and build a life you love.By Anacani Walters